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Take your next step toward success

The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) Success Mentors program is here to help you take your next giant leap at Purdue. The HHS Success Mentors program pairs first-year students with sophomore, junior and senior mentors and provides mentees with academic support, psychological and emotional support, goal-setting assistance, career advice, and role modeling. All participants gain knowledge, skills and abilities essential to their personal and professional success.

What does it mean to be a mentee?

By joining the program as a mentee, you will be paired with a peer mentor who will offer guidance during your first year as a Boilermaker. Together, you will have access to exclusive programs and opportunities to support you in your persistent pursuit of success at Purdue.

Mentees are expected to actively develop and maintain connections with their mentor as well as attend meetings and events with their mentor throughout the academic year. Mentees should work collaboratively and respectfully with members of the College of Health and Human Sciences community.

2023 - 24 Mentee Application Process

The HHS Success Mentor Program is still accepting applications to be a mentee for 2023-24. However, space is limited. The application will close once we have reached capacity.

After applying, please allow three business days for our team to reach out with a status of your application.

Submit Application

How are mentors and mentees matched?

Incoming HHS students apply to be mentees using the application below. Students can indicate in the application how they would prefer to be matched with a mentor based on a variety of criteria (major, career goals, gender identity, race/ethnicity, etc.). Final pairing decisions are made by HHS Success Mentors professional staff. Mentees can expect to hear from their mentors by the start of the fall semester.

Program Structure

Mentoring sessions

Mentor and mentees interact weekly for one-on-one mentoring sessions and activities of their own choosing. These sessions can include - but are not limited to - events such as the following:

Success Mentors family events

Mentors and mentees are placed in "families" that consist of six to eight mentors and their mentees. "Family" events are held at least four times throughout the semester and are organized and facilitated by Core Leadership Team members. Family events can include - but are not limited to - events such as the following:

Career development workshops

Wellness programs

Community service

Formal dinners with faculty

Becoming a mentor

The role of an HHS Success Mentor is to provide direction, guidance and support to a minimum of two mentees in the college. Mentors facilitate conversations and engage in activities with their mentees throughout the academic year. Becoming an HHS Success Mentor is an excellent opportunity to improve leadership and communication skills.

As representatives of HHS and Purdue, mentors work collaboratively and respectfully with other mentors, mentees, and HHS faculty and staff. Success mentors are also enrolled in a one-credit course, HHS 30000 (Peer Mentoring in the Health and Human Sciences), where they are able to practice and implement what they are learning in the classroom with their peers. Mentors can expect to commit approximately 10 hours a month to the position.

I've benefited from the HHS Success Mentors Program by meeting other people in my major and in HHS. Before this program, I didn't really know anyone in HHS since I mainly took GenEd courses my freshman year. Now, I have friends that I can talk to about classes, extracurriculars, and career building opportunities.

Victoria

Core Leadership Team Member

As a mentee, I had easy access to useful information for navigating campus resources and my classes. As a mentor, I have strengthened my leadership and communication skills and expanded my knowledge of campus resources.

Isaac

Core Leadership Team Member

I originally joined the HHS Success Mentors program as a mentee to learn about Purdue and build connections. I loved the program so much that I wanted to continue to be part of it and became a mentor.

Ashlita

Core Leadership Team Member

Mentor application process

A completed mentor application includes the online mentor application, a current resume and contact information for at least two professional references.

First-time mentor applicants are encouraged to submit a reference from at least one Purdue University faculty or staff member who can speak to their potential as a peer mentor.

Returning mentor applicants are encouraged to submit contact information for at least one of their current mentees to speak to their mentoring skills.

Information regarding the 2024-25 mentor application process will be posted toward the end of the fall semester.

Mentor qualifications and continued eligibility

Mentors are undergraduate Purdue University students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors in the College of Health and Human Sciences.

Mentors need to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Mentors need to remain in good standing with the university.

Core Leadership Team position overview

The role of the Core Leadership Team is to provide guidance and support to mentors and mentees. Core Leadership Team members fulfill all mentor expectations and responsibilities and help plan, coordinate and lead family mentor and mentee activities while also responding to questions and concerns from mentors on their team.

Core Leadership Team Mentors are also enrolled in a one-credit course, HHS 30000 (Peer Mentoring in the Health and Human Sciences), where they are able to practice and implement what they are learning in the classroom with their peers. Additionally, the Core Leadership Team assists in the recruitment, selection and training of mentors. Core Leadership Team members can expect to commit approximately 10 hours a month to the position.

Core Leadership Team qualifications and continued eligibility

Core Leadership Team members are undergraduate students who are juniors or seniors in the College of Health and Human Sciences and who have at least one year of experience as an HHS mentor.

Core Leadership Team members need to maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA.

Core Leadership Team members need to remain in good standing with the university.

Applicants interested in the Core Leadership Team for 2024-25 will be sent additional information about the position throughout the academic year.

Contact Us

Kendra Coons-Oborne

Senior Student Program Coordinator

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Undergraduate Programs

From studying the impact of diet on health to achieving medical breakthroughs that help cure life-threatening diseases, Nutrition Science majors improve the lives of people in multiple ways. Our majors have a strong science component and offer clinical and research-based experiential learning opportunities. You may also apply to our honors program to conduct an independent research project under the supervision of a Nutrition Science faculty member.
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Graduate Programs

The Nutrition Science graduate program allows students to earn an MS or PhD. As part of the curriculum, all students also complete the Interdepartmental Nutrition Program (INP) concentration. Because research on nutrition and health integrates information from many disciplines - biochemistry, physiology, psychology, food science, genetics and cell biology - faculty from several areas across Purdue provide a wide range of expertise and training opportunities.

Admitted students train under a Nutrition Science faculty mentor in one or more of the following areas: biomedical and molecular nutrition; human and clinical nutrition; animal health, growth and development; or population nutrition and health promotion.

Department Research
Our research strengths are focused within four research areas: metabolism and obesity; minerals, vitamin D and bone health; food, ingestive behavior and population nutrition; and carcinogenesis and cancer prevention.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion guides the Department of Nutrition Science's research, learning and engagement as we aim to improve health through better nutrition. From research to course offerings, we explore world food problems, food insecurity, diet selection, and the impact of dietary intake on health to create a more equitable and inclusive nutrition field.

Community Resources
We help to improve the health of Indiana residents through our work with HHS Extension and the Community Health Engagement Program. Our Teaching Kitchen offers nutrition-focused cooking and health demonstrations to Purdue and surrounding communities while the Purdue Clinical Research Center (CRC) offers space, equipment and staff to support government, academic and industry-sponsored human clinical research studies. The CRC also provides assessments (e.g., body composition measures via DXA) on a pay-for-service basis to community members.

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About the Program

Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining health and in the prevention and treatment of diseases. Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN)s are the food and nutrition experts who translate the science of nutrition into personalized recommendations to help people prevent and manage medical conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and many more. To become a RDN, students must complete required coursework as well as a 1000 hour supervised practice experience, both from accredited dietetics programs. Required courses include biology, chemistry, biochemistry, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition assessment, diet selection and planning, and food service systems management.

At Purdue, students complete all required coursework for dietetics in the Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPD), and then apply to either an outside dietetics internship or the Coordinated Program in Dietetics at Purdue to complete the required accredited supervised practice. Upon completion of supervised practice, students are eligible to sit for the national registration examination for dietitians.

Effective January 1, 2024, the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) will require a minimum of a master's degree to be eligible to take the credentialing exam to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN). The undergraduate Coordinated Program in Dietetics will be retired following the 2022-2023 academic year and is expected to be replaced by a graduate-level experiential program to fulfill the requirements for a graduate degree and 1000 hours of supervised practice experience.

With a focus on preventive health and nutrition, Dietetics is an excellent pre-professional major. More information about the DPD.
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About the Program

Eating right and exercising is not just a habit, it's your life philosophy. If you'd like to pass on your personal experiences with healthy living and help others make positive lifestyle changes, consider the nutrition, fitness, and health program.

Traditionally, professionals have been trained in only one discipline, but key components of fitness are both physical activity and nutrition. The nutrition, fitness, and health option is one of the few programs in the country that combines coursework in exercise physiology and health promotion with a science-based nutrition curriculum. Upon successful completion of the program, you will earn a Bachelor of Science degree.
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Nutrition, Fitness, and Health Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Degree Requirements

120 Credits Required

Departmental/Program Major Course Requirements (34 credits)

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (66-75 credits)

Electives (11-20 credits)

University Requirements

University Core Requirements

For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the Provost's Website.

Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)

Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)

Information Literacy (IL)

Oral Communication (OC)

Quantitative Reasoning (QR)

Science #1 (SCI)

Science #2 (SCI)

Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

Written Communication (WC)

Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement:

The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

Prerequisite Information:

For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.

Notes

A student may elect the Pass / Not-Pass grading option for elective courses only, unless an academic unit requires that a specific departmental course/s be taken Pass / Not-Pass. Students may elect to take University Core Curriculum courses Pass / Not-Pass; however, some major Plans of Study require courses that also fulfill UCC foundational outcomes. In such cases, students may not elect the Pass / Not-Pass option. A maximum of 24 credits of elective courses under the Pass / Not-pass grading option can be used toward graduation requirements. For further information, students should refer to the College of Health and Human Sciences Pass / Not-Pass Policy.

2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.

32 credits of Purdue coursework at the 30000 level or above are required for graduation.

30 credits are required each year to reach subsequent class standing.

World Language Courses

World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor.

ASL-American Sign Language

ARAB-Arabic

CHNS-Chinese

FR-French

GER-German

GREK-Greek (Ancient)

HEBR-Hebrew (Biblical)

HEBR-Hebrew (modern)

ITAL-Italian

JPNS-Japanese

KOR-Korean

LATN-Latin

PTGS-Portuguese

RUSS-Russian

SPAN-Spanish

Critical Course

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BoilerConnect is a student success system that links staff, faculty, and students in a coordinated support network. It allows users to identify students in need of assistance, and provide targeted outreach, support, and referrals, helping them navigate Purdue from enrollment through graduation.

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Dietetics/Nutrition, Fitness, and Health (Double Major)

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Welcome To PUSH!

Our Mission Is Your Health!

At PUSH, our mission is to promote a healthy campus culture by providing high quality, evidence-based, patient-focused primary healthcare through an accredited model of excellence for the Purdue University student community.

Our staff of board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners provide student-oriented primary care as well as ongoing care for chronic conditions. Our single-minded focus of protecting your health and wellness allows you to focus on your educational and personal goals. Please visit Medical Services to see everything we have to offer. To learn more about our PUSH providers, please visit our provider biography page.

Purdue University Student Health Services is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).

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Plan ahead for your visit to PUSH. Due to limited availability of parking there is a 90 minute parking limit. For help planning your visit and more information visit our Parking at PUSH page.

Accessing Your UHCSR Insurance Card Online

United Healthcare Student Resources makes access easy by allowing you to see your benefits, claims and other important information online through their website and on the mobile app. You can also download your insurance ID card to view, print or share with your healthcare provider. Detailed information about how to get your information can be found here.

Announcements

Steps to Leaps - August 2023

Each month PUSH contributes to the Purdue Steps to Leaps initiative in helping students "excel on his or her own path to achieve personal goals" by focusing on the wellness pillar. This month we turn our attention to Freshmen with a survival guide. Read more in this month's article here. Or by clicking the Steps to Leaps tab on the left side of this page.

Your Provider Will Need to Know Your Current Medications

To expedite your provider visit, please bring pictures of your medication bottles to your appointment.

PUSH wants to make sure you get the best care possible. Your patient advocate will take the time to listen to your compliments and concerns about the services you have received at PUSH.

It is our goal to provide you with excellent care and your comments help us know when we have it right and when we need to improve. More information about patient advocacy services and contact information can be found here.

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Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center

The Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center (AAARCC) provides dynamic educational resources for the Purdue community and the Lafayette-West Lafayette community. The AAARCC opened its doors in January 2015 and seeks to remain as a source of education, integration, and support. Programs and events will be constantly evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the campus community. Our space is committed to preserving, advancing, and connecting the rich diversity here at Purdue to offer an exciting global experience for all.

Pamela Sari
Director Asian American and Asian Resource and Cultural Center

Black Cultural Center

Purdue University's Black Cultural Center (BCC) is a vibrant element of University life, offering a wealth of programs and services for the entire campus community. Founded in 1969 as part of the University's response to sweeping social change, the BCC has grown and matured into Purdue's focal point for the African-American experience and a force for the cultural enrichment and intellectual growth of all. We bring together the wonderful diversity of the Purdue family by nurturing and presenting the rich heritage of the African-American experience through art, history and cultural understanding.

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Latino Cultural Center

¡TODOS SON BIENVENIDOS! (ALL ARE WELCOME!) is the guiding philosophy of the Latino Cultural Center (LCC). The LCC was established in 2003 as a place to gather, learn, share and support Latino cultures. The LCC seeks to enhance diversity through education and programming but also acts as a home away from home among Latinos at Purdue. The LCC serves as an educational and cultural foundation for all students, faculty and staff members. Educational, social, professional and cultural events are hosted and sponsored by the center throughout the year.

Carina Olaru
Director
Latino Cultural Center

426 Waldron Street

West Lafayette, IN 47906
765-494-2530

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Center

The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Center provides programming that engages the campus and community on LGBTQ issues through an exciting calendar of events. The LGBTQ Center coordinates a distinguished lecture series, advocates for equitable access and a discrimination-free environment, and facilitates a variety of training opportunities throughout the year. The Center is the primary point of contact for members of the LGBTQ community. Our space is a dedicated Safe Zone that provides a welcoming and affirming location on campus for all, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.

Lowell Kane
Director
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Center

Native American Educational and Cultural Center

The Native American Educational and Cultural Center (NAECC) is home away from home for Native American, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian students, faculty, and staff. Established in 2007 through student and campus advocacy, the NAECC was created to develop a new generation of educated students who will make positive contributions to their tribal communities and educate non-Natives about indigenous cultures, histories and traditions.

Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence

Sang Eun Woo Director
Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence

ADVANCE - Purdue and the Center for Faculty Success

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You should start early and begin making contact with prospective summer employers by February 1. The following resources offer a good place to start when searching for internships:

The Center for Career Opportunities (CCO) on Purdue campus can assist you with resumes and cover letters. The CCO also posts internships on its website.

Nutrition Science advisors post announcements about summer work experiences in the weekly email newsletter to students.

The HHS Career Development webpage also includes resources for students looking for internships.

Dietetics Students: Students who are majoring in dietetics and want to become a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) must complete a supervised practice experience, or a dietetic internship, after completing their bachelor's degree. These are accredited supervised practice programs that meet the experience requirements for becoming an RDN.

The use of the term "internship" is often confused with the dietetic internship. Most students participate in summer internships while working towards their bachelor's degree. This is an invaluable experience that helps you understand your major, is critical in obtaining a dietetic internship and provides future references for jobs and a dietetic internship. However, it does not qualify as a dietetic internship.

The majority of successful applicants to dietetic internships have had more than one year of work experience related to dietetics, and you are highly encouraged to participate in volunteer and/or paid work experiences while an undergraduate. Jobs that are closely related to traditional dietetics are recommended, such as hospital or medical center settings, long-term care, food service and dietetics education. Additionally, gaining experience in more than one setting is beneficial.
Examples of Summer Internships and Work Experiences

Summer camps that assist with special dietary needs - e.g., diabetes camps

Hospital or long-term care food service

Nutrition education settings - e.g., Women, Infants, and Children program (WIC)

Research laboratories

Food service management companies - e.g., Marriott or Aramark

Food and nutrition industry positions - e.g., Nestle, Kraft, ConAgra, General Mills, Abbott

Fitness and wellness - e.g., community fitness centers

Magazine and cooking publication companies

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The College of Health and Human Sciences (HHS) offers diverse study abroad programs around the globe, so you can make the world your classroom. Experience the excitement of living, studying or even working in another country while earning credit toward your degree.

During the 2022-23 academic year, HHS faculty plan to offer departmental study abroad programs to most HHS majors as follows.

We will add information on additional HHS faculty-led programs as it becomes available. In the meantime, you can check out other available Purdue programs on the Purdue Study Abroad website.

Study Abroad Scholarships and Financial Aid

Health and Human Sciences Study Abroad Scholarship

The College of Health and Human Sciences offers financial assistance to support HHS students for the next year's programs.

For questions, please contact Carmen Morrow at morrow23@purdue.edu or 765-494-8215.

Charles V. and Audrey Palm Riker Fund (Human Development and Family Studies)

Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) students participating in a study abroad program that incorporates activities related to children who are economically disadvantaged are eligible to apply for the Riker Fund scholarship. Scholarship amounts vary. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA.

Submit the application form along with:

A two-page essay (double-spaced), which covers why you want to participate in the program, what you expect to gain from it, how the experience relates to your educational and career objectives, your financial constraints or circumstances and how you will share your study abroad experience with others.

Your official up-to-date transcript from Purdue University.

Your current resume.

One letter of recommendation from a faculty or staff member at Purdue.

All required application documents must be received by February 1. Email completed application materials to Lori Hinton at lohinton@purdue.edu. Recipients are selected by the Riker Fund selection committee with approval from the HDFS department head.

Fred and Dorine Santogrossi Study Abroad Scholarship in Psychology (Psychological Sciences)

This $1,500 scholarship was established to help defray costs of travel and other expenses associated with studying abroad.

Applicants must demonstrate academic excellence, financial need and how the study abroad experience will meet their academic objectives. Recipients of this study abroad scholarship are chosen by a selection committee with approval from the Psychological Sciences department head.

Application Materials:

Your official up-to-date transcript from Purdue University.

Your current resume or CV.

Evidence of financial need.

A 250-word statement that outlines how the study abroad experience will meet your academic objectives.

One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or another individual.

All required application documents must be received by October 1. Email application materials to Dr. Colin William, director of undergraduate studies at ctwilliam@purdue.edu. The letter of recommendation may be emailed or sent by mail to the following address: Dr. Colin William, Department of Psychological Sciences, 703 Third Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Purdue Study Abroad Scholarships

Search additional scholarships available at Purdue that support international study.

National and International Scholarships Office

Purdue's National and International Scholarships Office (NISO) coordinates campus nominations for prestigious external awards. Through workshops and personalized advising, NISO staff guide candidates through the application process for select NISO scholarships and grants.

Intercultural Learning in HHS

HHS intercultural learning initiatives aim to enhance the outcomes of global education activities, such as study abroad and international exchange programs. Built on the college's success in study abroad, these initiatives are championed by the faculty and staff who have led these programs and who are passionate about integrating intercultural learning into their work. The number of HHS study abroad students has nearly doubled since the college was founded in 2010. About one-third of HHS undergraduate degree recipients have studied abroad at least once, exceeding the University average. As a result, our faculty and staff are developing knowledge and preparing themselves to meet your intercultural learning needs.

Featured Intercultural Learning Leaders

HHS Study Abroad Leadership Award

HHS faculty and staff who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation in promoting, developing or implementing one or more HHS study abroad programs are eligible for a $1,000 leadership award. Nominations may be submitted by HHS faculty and staff as well as students who have participated in a study abroad program.

The selection committee is composed of three members from the HHS International Programs Committee. Recipients are announced during the HHS spring faculty meeting.

HHS International Committee

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Admissions/Requirements

Applicants to the Master of Science in dietetics program must meet the following admissions standards:

Requirements

Have a minimum grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses with the exception of NUTR 43700 (or similar) and NUTR 43800 (or similar) where a minimum acceptable grade is C-. Students with a GPA below 3.0 or those who do not meet the grade requirements for pre-requisite courses may be considered for conditional admission.

Submit an application to the Graduate School. Be sure to include the following:

Statement of Purpose (800-1000 words) addressing the following questions:

Why do you want to be a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)?

What experiences have you had that prepared you to become an RDN?

What are your short-term and long-term goals?

What are your strengths/weaknesses and areas for improvement?

What other information would be important for the selection committee to know? (optional)

Resume

Diversity Essay (optional)

Three letters of recommendation: One letter from a work or volunteer supervisor, one letter from a faculty member who taught you in a medical nutrition therapy course, and one letter that is the applicant's choice (no friends or family members).

Upon offer of admission to the program, you agree to follow all policies and procedures outlined in the program handbook.
A negative drug screen and a negative criminal history of convictions prohibiting placement in supervised practice facilities are required prior to your second year in order to be eligible to enroll in supervised practice courses (NUTR 53300, 53900, 54200 and 54300). A positive drug screen or criminal history may preclude you from continuing in the program.

The GRE is not required for admission.

Prerequisites

A minimum grade of C is required in the following prerequisite courses except Micronutrient and Macronutrient Metabolism (NUTR 43700 and 43800 or similar) where a minimum acceptable grade is C-.

2 semesters of undergraduate chemistry (CHEM 11100/11200 or CHEM 11500/ 11600 or similar)

Organic Chemistry (CHEM 25700 or similar)

Food Science (NUTR 20500 or similar)

Fundamentals of Nutrition (NUTR 31500 or similar)

Diet Selection and Planning (NUTR 33000 or similar)

Nutrition Counseling (NUTR 33200 or similar)

Dietetic Practicum in Quantity Food Production (NUTR 35000 or similar) or HTM Quantity Food Production Service Laboratory (HTM 29101 or similar)

Physiology and Nutrition During the Life Cycle (NUTR 36500 or similar)

Communication Techniques in Foods and Nutrition (NUTR 42400 or similar)

Public Health Nutrition (NUTR 43000 or similar)

Nutritional Assessment (NUTR 43600 or similar)

Macronutrient Metabolism in Human Health and Disease (NUTR 43700 or similar)

Micronutrient and Phytochemical Metabolism in Human Health and Disease (NUTR 43800 or similar)

Foodservice Systems Management (NUTR 44200 or similar)

Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 (NUTR 48000 or similar)

ServSafe Certification or equivalent

Students with a GPA below 3.00 or those who do not meet the grade requirements for pre-requisite courses, may be considered for conditional admission.

Interviews for Admission

All applications will be initially reviewed to determine if the minimum application requirements are met. All eligible applicants will be invited for a personal interview with the admissions committee as part of the application procedure. The admissions committee consists of the program director, faculty members and preceptors. You will be informed of the day, time and location of the interview. Interviews are typically 10-15 minutes in length. The purpose of the interview is to ascertain your level of knowledge and interest in dietetics. The interview also enables the admissions committee to assess your level of maturity, communication skills, poise, professional behavior, human-relation skills and understanding of the rigors of the program.

Dinah Dalder | Program Director

For questions regarding the Master of Science in dietetics program, please contact Clinical Associate Professor Dinah Dalder at dalder@purdue.edu.

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Master of Science in Dietetics Graduate Program

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Applicants to the Master of Science in dietetics program must meet the following admissions standards: Have a minimum grade of C or better in all prerequisite courses with the exception of NUTR 43700 (or similar) and NUTR 43800 (or similar) where a minimum acceptable grade is C-.

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The Nutrition Science Department at Purdue has a unique and historically popular double major offering in Nutrition, Fitness and Health (NFHL) and Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPND). This combination allows students to fulfill the didactic requirements for becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), as well as gain a comprehensive approach to human health and fitness. This double major is 127-135 credits and can be completed in four years.

Nutrition plays a vital role in health and disease. There is growing evidence of the role of diet in the prevention, development, and treatment of major diseases. To maximize one's health requires that professionals have a strong understanding of nutrition. The Registered Dietitian (RD)/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is the nationally recognized credential for nutritionists and is required for most employment in the healthcare industry and preferred for many other employment opportunities in foods and nutrition. To become an RD you must complete required course work, a supervised practice experience, and then pass a national registration examination for dietitians (RD exam). Scores on the national RD exam by Purdue graduates are consistently above the national average.

The Nutrition, Fitness, and Health (NFHL) major is designed for students interested in careers in nutrition, fitness or wellness programs in hospitals, colleges or industry.

With a focus on preventive health and nutrition, these majors are excellent preparation for pursuing advanced degrees for professional health careers such as for medical, dental, physician's assistant or physical therapy schools.
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The Nutrition Science Department at Purdue has a unique and historically popular double major offering in Nutrition, Fitness and Health (NFHL) and Didactic Program in Nutrition and Dietetics (DPND). This combination allows students to fulfill the didactic requirements for becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), as well as gain a comprehensive approach to human health and fitness.

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About the Program

The Nutrition Science major provides a foundation to pursue careers that improve lives, prevent diseases, promote health, and make a difference. What you eat not only has the ability to promote health, it also influences your risk of many diseases including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and obesity. Nutrition science Majors often go on to obtain doctoral, masters, medical, physical therapy, physician assistant, dentistry etc. degrees, as well as, careers as research assistants, chemists, program managers, product developers, pharmaceutical sales representatives, and many other important roles in areas such as medicine, government, industry (food, agriculture, pharmaceutical), and non-profit. Students who Major in Nutrition Science develop a knowledge base in science and nutrition to understand and explore the relationship between what we eat and human health. Courses specific to this major emphasize the fundamentals of nutrition, the metabolism of nutrients in health and disease, and nutrition science research.
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Nutrition Science Major Change (CODO) Requirements

Degree Requirements

120 Credits Required

Departmental/Program Major Course Requirements (22-23 credits)

Other Departmental/Program Course Requirements (75-84 credits)

Electives (13-23 credits)

University Requirements

University Core Requirements

For a complete listing of University Core Course Selectives, visit the Provost's Website.

Human Cultures: Behavioral/Social Science (BSS)

Human Cultures: Humanities (HUM)

Information Literacy (IL)

Oral Communication (OC)

Quantitative Reasoning (QR)

Science #1 (SCI)

Science #2 (SCI)

Science, Technology, and Society (STS)

Written Communication (WC)

Civics Literacy Proficiency Requirement:

The Civics Literacy Proficiency activities are designed to develop civic knowledge of Purdue students in an effort to graduate a more informed citizenry.

Students will complete the Proficiency by passing a test of civic knowledge, and completing one of three paths:

Prerequisite Information:

For current pre-requisites for courses, click here.

Notes

A student may elect the Pass / Not-Pass grading option for elective courses only, unless an academic unit requires that a specific departmental course/s be taken Pass / Not-Pass. Students may elect to take University Core Curriculum courses Pass / Not-Pass; however, some major Plans of Study require courses that also fulfill UCC foundational outcomes. In such cases, students may not elect the Pass / Not-Pass option. A maximum of 24 credits of elective courses under the Pass / Not-pass grading option can be used toward graduation requirements. For further information, students should refer to the College of Health and Human Sciences Pass / Not-Pass Policy.

2.0 Graduation GPA required for Bachelor of Science degree.

32 credits of Purdue coursework at the 30000 level or above are required for graduation.

Biology sequence option A: BIOL 11000 and BIOL 11100 Biology sequence option B: BIOL 12100 (not required in major, counts as STS core, counts in BIOL minor); BIOL 13100+13500; BIOL 23100+23200.

World Language Courses

World Language proficiency requirements vary by program. The following list is inclusive of all world languages PWL offers for credit; for acceptable languages and proficiency levels, see your advisor.

ASL-American Sign Language

ARAB-Arabic

CHNS-Chinese

FR-French

GER-German

GREK-Greek (Ancient)

HEBR-Hebrew (Biblical)

HEBR-Hebrew (modern)

ITAL-Italian

JPNS-Japanese

KOR-Korean

LATN-Latin

PTGS-Portuguese

RUSS-Russian

SPAN-Spanish

Critical Course

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In alignment with the Degree Map Guidance for Indiana's Public Colleges and Universities, published by the Commission for Higher Education (pursuant to HEA 1348-2013), a Critical Course is identified as "one that a student must be able to pass to persist and succeed in a particular major. Students who want to be nurses, for example, should know that they are expected to be proficient in courses like biology in order to be successful. These would be identified by the institutions for each degree program".

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Return to: College of Health and Human Sciences The Nutrition Science major provides a foundation to pursue careers that improve lives, prevent diseases, promote health, and make a difference. What you eat not only has the ability to promote health, it also influences your risk of many diseases including cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and obesity.